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Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing unevenly in tread* (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing unevenly in tread * (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing unevenly in tread* (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing unevenly in tread * (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Both hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt slightly damaged Both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both have several cuts within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to the headlamps not working (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both swivel pins/joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Both hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt slightly damaged Both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both have several cuts within the tread area 235/85 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Both swivel pins worn allowing slight movement
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both not in use at time of inspection ()
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Both swivel pins worn allowing slight movement
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both not in use at time of inspection ()
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top and bottom bushes. (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both track rods on nearside require new ball joint dust covers. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top and bottom bushes. (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Swivel hub seal failed. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt stuck in one position. (7.1.2 (c))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel hub seal weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure Plate damaged but legible (0.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brakes slightly low effort
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washers very weak
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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A589 JLM is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
Across all 2008 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 66,184 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A589 JLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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A589 JLM is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2008.
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